Byron L. Warnken | Baltimore Criminal Lawyer

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About Byron

Byron L. Warnken, Esq. handled his first case in 1978.  His experiences in litigation and counseling clients have been varied and diverse.  He has had success few others can claim. Also a law professor with more than three decades of experience, Warnken’s career has been unique and filled with accolades.

Warnken has handled criminal post-verdict matters, appellate litigation, law enforcement representation, and ethics issues. He has also served as an expert witness in police misconduct cases, other law enforcement and LEOBOR matters, criminal post conviction cases, and other criminal and civil matters.

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Experience

Senior Attorney

Warnken, LLC

1988 - Present

Professor

University Of Baltimore School Of Law

1978 - Present

Admission

Verified Maryland

1977

Education

John Hopkins University

B.A.

1968

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Criminal Law and Practice Section, Chair,
    2012 - 2013
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, Board of Governors,
    2005 - Present
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City, Criminal Law Committee, Chair,
    1996 - 1997
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member,
    1995 - Present
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City, Criminal Law Committee, N/A,
    1993 - Present
  • United States Supreme Court Bar Member,
    1990 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • University System of Maryland Board of Regents “Excellence in Mentoring” Award ()
    2000
  • Leadership in Law Award () – Selected as “Top Winner”
    2008
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. Mentor of the Year Award ()
    2000
  • Nancy Moran Award ()
    2009
  • Governor’s Victim Assistance Award ()
    2008
  • Maryland Champion for Crime Victims Award ()
    2006
  • Senate of Maryland Citation () (ed in recognition of 24 years as Reporter for the Maryland Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions)
    2005 / present
  • Pete Lawer Memorial Award ()
    1996
  • Law School Full-Time “Teacher of the Year” Award ()
    2010
  • Women’s Bar Association Appreciation Award ()
    2010
  • Black Law Students Association Faculty Service & Appreciation Award ()
    2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2004 / 1991 / 1988 / 1985
  • University of Baltimore School of Law Alumnus of the Year ()
    2006
  • University of Baltimore Students in Public Interest “Striking for Justice” Award ()
    2005
  • University of Baltimore Alumni Association H. Mebane Turner Service Award

Notable Work

Publications

University of Baltimore Law Review, “Forfeiture by Wrongdoing” after Crawford v. Washington: Maryland’s Approach Best Preserves the Right to Confrontation,

2008


Exhibit A, When Do You Want a Jury Trial in Maryland,

2008


Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association Newsletter, Criminal Appeals: Preservation and Plain Error,

2008


Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions,

2007


University of Baltimore Law Review, Law Enforcement Officers’ Privilege Against Compelled Self-Incrimination,

1987

Warnken, LLC Highlights

Criminal, Accident & Injury, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Litigation

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